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Critics call for AZ sheriff to resign, be indicted

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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 12:59 pm

PHOENIX (AP) — Critics of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff are calling for his resignation and indictment, and for the sheriff's office to be placed into receivership.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, known for crime and immigration sweeps, is under fire over allegations that his agency misspent funds and a recent investigation that revealed evidence of corruption among his top commanders.

A request for comment was not immediately answered by Arpaio's spokespeople.

A federal grand jury reportedly has been looking into allegations of abuse of power by Arpaio, former County Attorney Andrew Thomas and their employees since December 2009.

The U.S. Justice Department also is conducting a civil rights investigation of Arpaio's office and examining jail policies that discriminate against people with limited English skills.

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4 comments:

  • Slabside posted at 3:05 pm on Wed, May 11, 2011.

    Slabside Posts: 1681

    The witch hunt continues. Pro-illegal slug heads are pathetic people at best.

     
  • NothingButTheTruth posted at 8:43 pm on Wed, May 11, 2011.

    NothingButTheTruth Posts: 652

    Time for liberals to waste a few bucks going after red herrings.

     
  • Masterrogue666 posted at 6:40 am on Thu, May 12, 2011.

    Masterrogue666 Posts: 1797

    Meanwhile, Rose Wilcox HAS been caught with her hand in the cookie jar, but what has happened to her? Queen of "No comment"...

    http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Sheriffs-office-serving-search-warrants-at-Chicanos-Por-La-Causa-78975202.html

    http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/azelections/articles/2009/12/10/20091210supersfolo1210.html

    http://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/highfliers

     
  • Juggernaut500 posted at 12:31 pm on Sat, May 14, 2011.

    Juggernaut500 Posts: 37

    These illegal loving traitors should be deported along with their brethren.

     

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